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i. Targeted and Personalised SEND Support

Our provision operates at three levels: 

  • Wave 1: Inclusive Quality First Teaching for all pupils 
  • Wave 2: Targeted small‑group interventions 
  • Wave 3: Personalised, intensive support 

Wave 1 – Inclusive Quality First Teaching 

Wave 1 (Inclusive Quality First Teaching) refers to the high‑quality everyday classroom teaching that all pupils receive. Lessons are planned with diverse needs in mind from the outset and include clear explanations, structured routines, appropriate scaffolding and thoughtful adaptations. This ensures that most pupils’ needs are met through effective teaching without the need for additional intervention, while promoting independence, confidence and full participation in the curriculum. 

Wave 2 Provision – Targeted Support 

Wave 2 provision offers additional, time‑limited support for pupils who need more help than can be provided through everyday classroom teaching (Quality First Teaching), but who do not require highly personalised or specialist intervention. This support is often delivered in small groups and aims to accelerate progress and close emerging gaps. 

Examples of Wave 2 provision include: 

  • Small‑group interventions focusing on reading, writing, maths or phonics 
  • Targeted support groups for speech, language or vocabulary development 
  • Short‑term social skills, friendship or emotional regulation groups 
  • Booster sessions to reinforce core curriculum learning 
  • Specific adaptations to teaching materials to support access (visual aids, modified tasks, structured recording frames) 
  • Short programmes delivered by trained support staff to address identified gaps 
  • Pre‑teaching and over‑learning vocabulary and concepts to improve confidence and participation 

Wave 2 support is always tracked, time‑bound, reviewed regularly, and adjusted according to pupils’ progress and needs. Parents are included in discussions about starting and ending Wave 2 provision. 

Wave 3 Provision – Personalised and/or Intensive Support 

Wave 3 provision is highly individualised support for pupils who require tailored intervention beyond Wave 2. It is designed for children with more significant or persistent needs that cannot be met through group‑based support.  

Examples of Wave 3 provision include: 

  • 1:1 personalised intervention programmes (e.g., dyslexia intervention, precision teaching, structured literacy or numeracy programmes) 
  • Specialist support, such as recommendations from:  
  • Educational Psychologists 
  • Speech and Language Therapists 
  • Occupational Therapists 
  • Behaviour and Mental Health specialists 
  • Highly adapted curricula or differentiated planning for individual pupils 
  • Individual behaviour, sensory or emotional regulation plans 
  • Specialist equipment or assistive technology (e.g., writing aids, communication devices, modified seating or IT access tools) 
  • Increased adult support, such as targeted mentoring, key‑worker support or structured check‑ins 
  • Bespoke transition packages, including multi‑agency meetings and personalised preparation for moving between year groups or schools 
  • Support aligned with or leading toward an EHCP, where appropriate 

Wave 3 support is closely monitored using the Assess–Plan–Do–Review cycle, with strong involvement from families and external professionals.  

How Wave 2 and Wave 3 Reflect Our GROWTH Ethos 

Both Wave 2 and Wave 3 provision recognise that growth occurs in many forms — academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Our GROWTH values (Gratitude, Resilience, Outreach, Wonder, Trust and Harmony) guide how we design and deliver support: 

  • Resilience is built through well‑structured, scaffolded interventions. 
  • Harmony and Trust shape our partnerships with families and external specialists. 
  • Wonder inspires personalised learning experiences that help children flourish. 
  • Outreach reflects our commitment to drawing on expertise beyond the school. 
  • Gratitude grounds our community spirit as we celebrate every child’s progress. 

This structure aligns with our GROWTH ethos, recognising development in many forms. By offering carefully planned Wave 2 and Wave 3 pathways, we ensure that every child is “grown”, not simply “moved along” - supporting them to develop the roots and resilience they need to thrive. 

Maintaining Inclusion and Curriculum Access 

At all stages, targeted and personalised support is carefully planned so that pupils remain connected to their class curriculum and the wider life of the school. Our aim is to support pupils to develop independence, confidence and success as part of the classroom community. 

All Wave 2 and Wave 3 provision is clearly recorded within statutory SEND documentation, ensuring transparency, accountability and continuity of support. 

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